Chapter 1470
Belinda considered it, then nodded in agreement. “You’re right. But we can’t afford to wait too long, either. I’m afraid Barbara’s condition might deteriorate rapidly.”
Caiden’s face grew more serious. “I understand. I’ll speak to her first thing in the morning tomorrow. And if she agrees, you can immediately gather your team to perform the surgery.”
“Good,” Belinda said with a determined nod.
But even as she replied, a flicker of unease crossed her mind. She hesitated, then asked, “But if we go ahead with this… What about Turner? And the hospital president? Won’t this cause trouble?”
Caiden instantly understood her concern.
He gave a short, ironic laugh. “Turner? Oh, he’ll be absolutely livid. But let him be angry. Since he doesn’t have the skills, he’s got no one to blame but himself.” Then, his tone softened slightly. “As for the hospital director, you don’t need to worry. This will only elevate the hospital’s standing. Having a surgeon of Star’s caliber operate here, it’s a…”
“Badge of honor. The director will be thrilled.”
Belinda listened, her heart gradually lightening. His reasoning made perfect sense.
“Alright then,” Caiden said, his voice gentle now, “leave the rest to me. Try to get some rest tonight. I’ll bring you good news in the morning.”
Belinda replied, “Okay.”
They then ended the call, and Belinda set her phone aside before turning on her heel and making her way toward the doctors’ office.
Meanwhile, in Barbara’s hospital room, the door opened with a gentle click.
Zaria stepped inside, accompanied by someone else.
Kylee.
“Aunt Nalani, Barbara,” Zaria greeted warmly, her voice gentle as she gestured to the woman beside her. “This is my friend, Kylee. When she heard Barbara had been hospitalized, she insisted we come visit.”
As soon as Zaria finished, Kylee stepped forward with an easy smile, her tone polite and light. “Ms. Dury, Barbara, hello. I’m Kylee Wright,” she said, placing a box of nutritional supplements and a meticulously arranged fruit basket on the coffee table.
Nalani nodded in acknowledgment, her tone cool but courteous. “That’s very kind of you, but really, you shouldn’t have. Please, have a seat.”
Zaria turned to look around the room. “Where’s my dad?”
“Your father wasn’t feeling well again, so I told him to head home,” Nalani explained.
By “home,” she meant the house in Owathe.
Zaria nodded, a cloud of concern coming over her face. “All right. In that case, I’ll head back early to check on him.”
Kylee couldn’t help but feel a pang of disappointment. She had been looking forward to meeting the head of the Wright family today. She was curious about him.
Zaria led Kylee over to the sofa and gestured for her to sit. “Isn’t it such a nice coincidence, Aunt Nalani?” she said to Nalani. “Kylee shares the same last name as us. Her father is from Owathe, but her mother is from Soling, just like…”